A discourse on dancing [microform] : delivered in the Central Presbyterian Church, Cincinnati /
Rice, N. L.(Nathan Lewis),1807-1877.
Cincinnati : Holland & Hitchler,
1847.
"Published by request."
This book is typical of mid-nineteenth century antidance works. While many writers noted that the Bible contains numerous references to dance, Rice (1807-1877) points out that, in a biblical context, dance was utilized as a part of worship, performed exclusively by women dancing with each other. (The dangers of contact between the sexes while dancing were a common theme in antidance literature.) The second point, also common in antidance books, centered on the notion that dancing was bad for the health, especially in women.
Sabin 70857
Microfiche.
Bible.
Dance